Lung Cancer

Maureen Sweeney Frazel, 88, Davie, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2018. Maureen was born to Dr. Denis and Alice Sweeney on May 14, 1930, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. She wed her beloved William (Bill) Frazel December 29, 1956 and they resided in both Fort Lauderdale and Davie, Florida during their wondrous life. She is predeceased by brothers, Brendan, Jim and Jack Sweeney and sister, Marlene MacFarlane.She is survived by her devoted...

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Maureen Sweeney Frazel, 88, Davie, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2018. Maureen was born to Dr. Denis and Alice Sweeney on May 14,...

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